Dr Andrew A Parsons

Andrew A Parsons is an Accredited Master coach/mentor supporting personal, executive and corporate wellness.

He graduated in Pharmacology and Physiological Sciences (MSc, PhD) from Manchester University (UK) in the 1980's. He had a successful career in the life science and pharmaceutical industry. Following post-doctoral research positions in Munich (Germany) he joined SmithKline Beecham (later GlaxoSmithKline) and led global scientific research departments, notably in migraine, stroke and neuro-plasticity research. He became an executive business leader in the Neurology and External Research divisions. He was involved in a range of business ventures with small and larger organisations across America, Asia, Australasia and Europe.

As a leader he is passionate about innovation cultures and people development. Supporting healthy high performing individuals and teams is essential for success. He became an internal coach in the organisation and played a significant role in supporting leadership development across the globe.

Channelling his scientific curiosity into people, personal and professional development he became a qualified hypnotherapist, Master NLP and energy therapist, Professional Medical Coach and HeartMath Coach. He is an accredited Master coach/mentor with EMCC Global. He has a Masters Degree in Psychology (University of Hertfordshire, UK) and was a former co-lead of the clinical research team within the special interest group in the pharmaceutical industry at the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.

His long-standing interest in the science of the mind-body connection is brought to practice as a coach, therapist, coach supervisor and qualified martial arts (Tang Soo Do) instructor.

He is married to Christine and together they run Reciprocal Minds Limited, an award-wining wellness provider. The mission of Reciprocal Minds is to support individuals and organisations develop the skills and confidence to master change.

Since 2014 he has been part of the emotional support service offered by the Fountain Centre, a charity (non-profit) supporting cancer patients and their families.

He has lived and worked in both Europe and North America and currently resides in the UK.